• Corhen@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    2 years ago

    Its also worth remembering there is a lot less maintenance to do on an EV. No oil to change, lubes to replace, belts that break…

    Besides the batteries, an EV car should last longer than a gas car.

    • Negromungusschlong@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      2 years ago

      They have the same components except the engine, but they weigh more and the batteries dont last as long as a well maintained engine. EV cars should not last as long.

      • glibg10b@lemmy.mlEnglish
        1·
        1 year ago

        They have the same components except the engine

        • Transmission (usually larger and more expensive than the engine)
        • Exhaust, muffler and catalytic converter
        • Gas tank, fuel pump and vapor hose
        • Ignition coil(s), spark plugs, oil pump, intake and exhaust manifolds and fuel injectors
        • Fucking belts
        • CV joints, differentials and transfer case (I think)
      • Corhen@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        2 years ago

        DRM… which makes you need to replace belts, and oil?

        I didn’t say they were easier to work on, just lower maintenance. On my gas car i need to change the oil ever 6 months. You dont need to do that with an EV.